Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met with Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), in Geneva last Sunday evening (11th local time), according to CCTV News.The multilateral trading system, with the WTO at its core, is the cornerstone of international trade and plays a vital role in global economic governance, He said. All parties should resolve differences and disputes through equal dialogue within the WTO framework, jointly uphold multilateralism and free trade, and promote the stable and smooth operation of global industrial and supply chains.Related NewsExports YoY for Apr in China is 8.1%, lower than the previous value of 12.4%. The forecast was 1.9%.China will continue to participate fully and deeply in WTO reform, support the WTO in playing its role as a "stabilizer" of global trade, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of developing members, and make greater contributions to addressing common global challenges, He added.